Two-vehicle accident in Fallowfield Township

Fallowfield Township firefighters were called to a twovehicle accident at the intersection of Walnut Ridge Road and Dairy Road in Fallowfield Township about 2 p.m. Sunday. One person was transported by Rostraver West Newton Emergency Services to a local hospital. Wayne E. Ray / For the Mon Valley Independent

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Santa’s elf greets Charleroi students

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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

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North Charleroi OKs 2-mill tax increase

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

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Death penalty to be sought against former Charleroi woman accused of killing baby

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